SUCCESSFULLY GRANTED BIS FIRST LICENCE FOR Ferronickel UNDER FMCS

The Bureau of Indian Standards recently granted a BIS First Licence to a foreign manufacturer for "Ferronickel" in compliance with IS 4409:1973. M/S Falconbridge Dominicana, S.A, has been granted the first BIS licence for "Ferronickel" under FMCS in accordance with IS 4409:1973. Aleph INDIA assisted them through every step of the procedure so that they could obtain a BIS Licence for Ferronickel under the Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme on time.

Ferronickel is covered under 4409:1973. This standard specifies the requirements, sampling method, and tests for pure Ferronickel. Under FMCS, BIS grants a licence to the foreign manufacturer for the products that conform to applicable Indian Standards. To sell Ferronickel in the Indian market and use a standard ISI mark, all manufacturers must obtain a BIS license for Ferronickel from the Bureau of Indian Standards. The manufacturer must ensure that the products meet Indian standards to get a BIS certificate for Ferronickel. The Bureau grants a BIS license based on a successful assessment of the manufacturing infrastructure, production process, quality control, and testing capabilities.

It is mandatory to obtain BIS certification for Ferronickel to use Standard mark and sell into India. Aleph INDIA BIS Consultant assists manufacturers and importers in having their products tested and certified to obtain a BIS licence on time.

The First BIS License has been granted to M/s Falconbridge Dominicana, S.A for Ferronickel in accordance with IS 4409. This standard specifies the requirements for ferronickel used in the iron and steel industry.@jagograhakjago @PiyushGoyal @AshwiniKChoubey @PIBConsumerFood pic.twitter.com/WrdJQ2fUt0

— Bureau of Indian Standards (@IndianStandards) February 7, 2023